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An economic recession provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity for procurement professionals to step up and demonstrate their worth to the wider business. But if they're not on top of their game, they could face a very uncomfortable time indeed.
09:30, 22 Oct, 2008
With high inflation, volatile exchange rates and rising commodity costs, companies are increasingly turning to procurement for wealth generation. But while some will be ready to take the heat, others will find themselves hopelessly exposed.
17:51, 15 Apr, 2008
Today's procurement function offers huge potential to create value via strategic initiatives, be it supplier portfolio management, working capital management, low-cost country sourcing, outsourcing, process simplification or team organisation, writes Frederic Andre.
11:18, 13 Jul, 2007
Procurement is a much more acceptable function these days than 10 or 20 years ago, when the basic understanding of its added value was limited to purchase order management, writes Roland Verdon.
08:47, 02 May, 2007